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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.89, 1,094.78 and 182.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.89, 1,094.78 and 182.08 is: 273.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.89 : 1,094.78 = 182.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.89/1,094.78 = 182.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.89x = 1,094.78 × 182.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.89x = 199,335.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,335.26/729.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.10

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